Sugar does not cause irritation on the skin and thanks to this it works great as a cosmetic ingredient for skin care and restoration.

Plus, sugar is in every home. Therefore, if you do not have time to visit a cosmetologist, all you need to do is open a kitchen cabinet or visit the nearest grocery store. And if along with this you will use other, no less affordable products, such as olive oil, you can create your own super cosmetics!

Today, often there is no time to relax or devote time to taking care of yourself. So, to save time and effort, you should use such cosmetics that you do not need to look in stores and spend large amounts on them. Often at home there are ingredients that can be successfully used for body care. One of them is sugar, which, as it turns out, is not only one of the main products used in the kitchen, but also a valuable component in cosmetics that support your beauty. You yourself can make homemade cosmetics from simple and affordable ingredients ♥

Peeling for skin restoration

After the summer, the skin, although tanned, often looks dry and tired. If you want to take care of her and restore her natural radiance, then you should pay attention to beauty products with a simple composition. As in nutrition, natural cosmetics are the best.

So, if you do not have time to look for high-quality cosmetics, then prepare sugar peeling, which will thoroughly cleanse the skin of impurities, and also remove old cells from its surface. Adding oil and honey will help you restore and nourish your skin. And if your problem is pigmentation, then add only lemon juice with a brightening effect to the mixture.

Ingredients:

A glass of sugar;

Half a glass of olive oil;

2 tablespoons of honey.

Cooking method:

Put the ingredients in a bowl and mix the mixture until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. Transfer the prepared scrub to a jar and take it to a shower or bath. Keep the remnants in the refrigerator.

Sugar for hair removal

For many, hair removal is associated with pain, irritation, redness and ingrown hairs. Is there any way to handle this? Yes! It turns out that the solution to some of these problems is home cosmetics. When you know exactly what is in the package and what is the composition of the product, you feel safe. When making cosmetics, use only natural ingredients and flavors, such as rose oil or coffee.

Beauty products prepared in this way reduce the risk of allergies.

Ingredients:

2 cups sugar;

¼ cup of lemon juice;

¼ cup of water.

Cooking method:

Put the ingredients in a deep saucepan and cook over medium heat. Watch how the color and consistency of the mass change – you should get a dark brown thick paste, which you need to pour into a jar and let it cool. Then grab the finished paste with your hands or with a wooden / plastic spatula and apply it on clean, dry skin. Spread it over the body in the direction of hair growth. Then, when it begins to dry, with a quick and vigorous movement, remove the layer in the direction of hair growth.

You can put the remaining paste in the refrigerator and use it next time.

Scalp scrub

Summer is merciless to hair! The sun's rays not only lighten the strands, but also kill their natural shine. With the advent of autumn, it is worth looking for ingredients that will nourish and restore your hair. Cosmetics used for hair care and restoration include shampoos, masks and conditioners. However, she only cares for hair. Do not forget about the scalp, which also needs support, especially after the hot summer months. If you want to get rid of dandruff and sebum, then you need a scrub. Here again sugar acts, which does not cause irritation or allergies.

Ingredients:

Sugar – 1 tablespoon per serving of shampoo.

Cooking method:

While washing your hair, add a teaspoon of sugar to the shampoo and massage the composition onto wet scalp. Repeat this process several times to treat the entire head with the product. Rinse hair thoroughly with running water. As an additional effect, you can use cold water to stimulate blood circulation.

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